Briar vs Casper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Casper

Boy #881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Dutch Scandinavian German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#881
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cas

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Popularity Comparison

Briar Rank #523
Casper Rank #881

Briar is more popular, ranked #523 vs #881 for Casper.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Briar ___

  • Briar Rose
  • Briar Lynn
  • Briar Mae
  • Briar Grace
  • Briar Wren
  • Briar Sage

Casper ___

  • Casper James
  • Casper William
  • Casper Thomas
  • Casper Louis
  • Casper Henry
  • Casper Felix

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Briar

Rowan Hazel Ivy Forrest River

If you choose Casper

Felix Jasper Elspeth Cosimo Ottilie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Briar or Casper more popular?

Briar is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Casper at #881 in the United States.

What do Briar and Casper mean?

Briar means "thorny shrub, bramble" (Old English origin). Casper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin).

Are Briar and Casper boy or girl names?

Briar is primarily a girl name. Casper is primarily a boy name.

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